[72] Henley subsequently assisted Corll and Brooks in Aguirre's burial at High Island Beach. [22]:3670 Investigators later returned to the scene where these extra bones bodies were discovered in efforts to locate any additional human remains at the site of their discovery, although this search yielded no further remains. We want to be famous for creating and sharing stories that matter unique, trusted, entertaining, everywhere. [187] Henley initially insisted that there were two more bodies to be found inside the boat shed and that the bodies of two more boys had been buried at High Island Beach in 1972. "[195] The mother of Gregory Malley Winkle stated: "You don't run away (from home) with nothing but a bathing suit and 80 cents. [16], In February 2012, a picture was released to the news media of a likely unknown victim of Corll. The jury deliberated for just 90 minutes before they reached a verdict. During the execution, a crowd of 300 demonstrators gathered outside the prison cheered while some yelled "Trick or treat!". In the statement Henley gave to police following his arrest, the youth stated he and Corll picked up "a boy" at the corner of 11th and Studewood,[76] and lured him to Corll's home on the promise of smoking some marijuana with the pair. Our culture embraces individuals, in all their daring, passionate, ambitious glory. [287], Forty-two boys had vanished within the Houston area between 1970 and Corll's death in 1973. Learning is part of the journey at A+E Networks EMEA and youll be offered personal and professional development opportunities throughout your career with us. But as far as anyone can tell, there was nothing especially unusual about these fights. (Brooks later claimed that Henley became involved in the abductions while Corll resided at the address he had occupied immediately prior to Schuler Street.) [92], On October 2, 1972, Henley and Brooks encountered two Heights teenagers named Wally Jay Simoneaux and Richard Hembree[93] walking to Hembree's home. Elmer Wayne Henley's Introduction to the 'Candy Man' Killer Henley dropped out of high school at the age of 15, and it was around the same time that he met 16-year-old David Owen Brooks. But after they got divorced a second time, his mother decided to spend some time traveling around the South. O'Bryan continued to maintain his innocence. She eventually remarried a traveling salesman, and the family settled in Vidor, Texas. to which Henley answered, "Yes." That afternoon, Henley accompanied police to Lake Sam Rayburn, where he, Brooks, and Corll had buried four victims killed that year. He had lived on Antoine Drivethe same street upon which Brooks resided in 1973. [169], On the morning of August 9, Henley gave a full written statement detailing his and Brooks's involvement with Corll in the abduction and murder of numerous youths. At Corll's residenceusing a ruse he and Corll had preparedHenley cuffed his own hands behind his back, freed himself with a key hidden in his back pocket, then duped the youth into donning the handcuffs before observing Corll bind and gag him. Delome then pleaded with Henley, "Wayne, please don't!" His brutal killings - known as the Houston Mass Murders - were only uncovered when he was shot dead by his accomplice Elmer Wayne Henley in 1973. The bullet failed to fully penetrate Corll's skull,[22]:3641 and he continued to lurch toward Henley, whereupon the youth fired another two rounds, hitting Corll in the left shoulder. [165] After the recovery of the eighth body from the boat shed was completed at 11:55 p.m., the investigation was discontinued until the next day. Prater is known to have continued to visit his father in Houston during weekends after he moved with his mother to Dallas. 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Henley protested in vain against Corll's actions, whereupon Corll reiterated that he was angry with Henley for bringing a girl to his house and that he was going to kill all three teenagers after he had assaulted and tortured Kerley, initially saying, "Man, you blew it bringing that girl,"[126] before shouting: "I'm gonna kill you all! Corll and his accomplices buried 17 of their victims in a rented boat shed; four other victims were buried in woodland near Lake Sam Rayburn; one victim was buried on a beach in Jefferson County; and at least six victims were buried on a beach on the Bolivar Peninsula. The Violent End Of The "Candy Man" Killer YouTube Dean Corll in 1973, months before he was shot to death by his 17-year-old accomplice, Elmer Wayne Henley. [159] Police continued excavating through the earth of the shed, unearthing the remains of more victims in varying stages of decomposition. [312], There is still no conclusive evidence to suggest that Corll had ever solicited any of his victims in this manner, not only because the HPD chose not to pursue this potential possibility, but also because neither Brooks nor Henley ever mentioned having met any individuals from the "organization" Corll had claimed he was involved with. The inmates reportedly petitioned to hold an organized demonstration on O'Bryan's execution date to express their hatred of him. [60] Both boys were enticed into Corll's van and driven to an apartment Corll had rented on Mangum Road, where they were raped, strangled and subsequently buried in the boat shed. [42], O'Bryan last words were "What is about to transpire in a few moments is wrong! He said the owner of the home did not turn the lights on, but did crack the door open and hand him five Pixy Stix. personnel." But like many family members of Dean Corlls victims, they received little help from the Houston Police Department when their sons went missing. In the days preceding Timothy's death, O'Bryan had taken out yet another $20,000 policy on each child. ", Henley would later state to investigators that one of Corll's motivations for retaining the keys of his victims had been to subsequently. With his smiling face and friendly demeanor, children didn't hesitate to gravitate toward him and accept the sweet treats he offered. [85] In Brooks's confession, he stated that both youths were tied to Corll's bed and, after their torture and rape, Henley manually strangled Baulch, then shouted, "Hey, Johnny!" [55]:31 Despite the assault, Brooks continued to assist Corll in the abductions of the victims. When Henley woke up, he discovered that he was tied up alongside Kerley and Williams. Product Identifiers. "[134] As Corll clambered off Kerley, Henley elaborated: "I can't go on any longer! [25], Following his honorable discharge from the army, Corll returned to Houston Heights and resumed the position he had held as vice-president of Corll Candy Company. At the time of Konen's disappearance, Corll lived in an apartment on Yorktown Street, near the intersection with Westheimer Road. Inside Corll's house, Aguirre smoked marijuana with the trio before picking up a pair of handcuffs Corll had left on his table. Well do everything we can to see you thrive and grow. [30], In 1967, Corll befriended 12-year-old David Owen Brooks,[16] then a bespectacled sixth grade student and one of the many children to whom he gave free candy. [304], In March 1973, a Mr. and Mrs. Abernathy[305] had reported to Galveston County authorities that they had observed three men carrying and burying a "long, wrapped bundle"[306] at Galveston Beach. [14] The parents of the fifth child became hysterical when they could not locate the candy after being notified by the police. [108][109] Five days later, on July 12, 17-year-old John Sellars of Orange County was bound, shot to death and buried at High Island Beach. Houston Police officer Karl Siebeneicher describing Henley's actions upon leading police to Corll's boat shed on August 8. In the rear of the vehicle, police found a coil of rope, a swatch of beige rug covered in soil stains,[154] and a wooden crate with air holes drilled in the sides. Dean Corll became known as the 'candy man' killer for his horrific spree in the early 1970s Credit: Alamy 5 Searching one of Corll's mass graves in 1973 - the object in the wheelbarrow is a skull Credit: AP Dean Corll raped, tortured and murdered at least 28 boys and young men in Texas between 1970 and 1973. "[140], Minutes later, a PPD patrol car arrived at 2020 Lamar Drive. The police did not initially suspect O'Bryan of any wrongdoing until Timothy's autopsy revealed that the Pixy Stix he had consumed was laced with a fatal dose of potassium cyanide. 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